James Bay, Victoria, BC Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in James Bay? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Irving Park
      Lewis Park
      Avalon Green
      Macdonald Park
      Embassy Inn Green
      Ernest Todd Playground
      Holland Point Park
      Confederation Plaza

      Entertainment

      Emily Carr House
      Ogden Point Sundial
      National Geographic IMAX
      Royal BC Museum
      Saint Ann's Schoolhouse
      Helmcken House
      Thunderbird Park
      Wawadiťła, The Mungo Martin House

      Food & Drink

      Superior Pizza
      Spinnakers Spirits
      BC Liquor Store
      The Bent Mast
      JBI Pub
      Bengal Lounge
      Veranda
      Q bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in James Bay? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in James Bay.
      Drive to Work
      21%

      18% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in James Bay? The cost of living in James Bay is 101/100 - which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
      James Bay
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Victoria
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in James Bay? James Bay crime rates are 9,698, which are 61% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      9,698 per 100k people

      130% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      130% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in James Bay? The median income in James Bay is $65,751 which is 24% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $65,75120% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%8% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      48% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is James Bay a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Royal Jubilee Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      I.D.A.
      I.D.A.
      Heart Pharmacy IDA
      Rexall
      Save-On-Foods
      Rexall
      Victoria Compounding Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Victoria Chinatown Care Centre

      D- Housing

      What are James Bay home prices? James Bay home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      53% lower than the CDN average

      A+ James Bay Schools

      Does James Bay have good schools? The James Bay graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      38%

      51% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      66%

      equal to the CDN average

      C- User Ratings

      Is James Bay a good place to live? James Bay has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      3 total surveys

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